24/042 Telecom Equipment Colocation Cabin Supply

The objective of this QSQ is to qualify Applicants onto the Qualifications Systems for the design, manufacture, supply and installation of multiple telecoms equipment colocation cabins. These colocation modules may consist of a temperaturecontrolled 9m × 3m × 3m container and house a range of telecommunications equipment (that are owned and operated by others) with accompanying electrical supplies, fibre optic distribution system and supporting installations.

The scope includes but will not be limited to; · Cabin and systems design · Cabin structure · Cabin internals · HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) · AC Power · DC Power system · Earthing system · Lightening protection system · UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) · Fibre management systems · Cable management systems · Equipment cabinets · Building management system · Control Panel · Intruder alarm system · Fire alarm system · Fire suppressant system · Emergency and escape lighting · Cabin access and controls system · Water leak detection systems · CCTV systems · Duties associated with the role of PSDP (Project Supervisor for the Design Process) and PSCS (Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage) · Any other ancillary works associated with any of the above · The scope may also include upgrades, modifications, extensions and maintenance to new and/or existing telecoms equipment colocation cabins. Please find further information and details of the colocation modules that will be required under the contract in Appendix 5 Co-Location Facility Data Sheet.

The Contracting Entity reserves the right to call off from the Qualification System in respect of ancillary services that may be required to be performed in Northern Ireland. Admission to the Qualification System is subject to Applicants meeting the minimum requirements and minimum scores set out in this QSQ.

The details of how the Qualification System will operate are set out in Appendix 2 (Operation of the Qualification System). Applicants should note that from time to time over the term of the Qualification System, the Contracting Entity, at its sole discretion but without altering the overall nature of the Qualification System, may modify the Qualification System to reflect changes in its requirements. The conditions under which such an option may be exercised by the Contracting Entity will be outlined in the relevant call off competition document.